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Opposite

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Meanings of Opposite

Adjective

  • On the other side from something else.
  • When two things are facing each other.
  • Very different from something else.

Preposition

  • In front of or across from something.

Noun

  • Something that is different from something else.
  • A person who is against you in a game or contest.
  • A word that means the opposite of another word.

Adverb

  • In a position that is opposite to something else.

Explanation of the word: Opposite

Opposite means two things that are completely different. For example, day and night are opposites because one is bright and the other is dark.

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Translations for the word: Opposite

hindi
विपरीत (vipreet)

vipreet

उल्टा (ulta)

ulta

विपरीत (vipreet)

vipreet

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Opposite

What does 'opposite' mean?
The word 'opposite' means something that is completely different from something else. For example, hot and cold are opposites.
How do you pronounce 'opposite'?
You pronounce 'opposite' like this: 'AH-puh-zit'.
What is the origin of the word 'opposite'?
The word 'opposite' comes from the Latin word 'oppositus', which means 'placed against'.
What is the meaning of 'opposite' in Hindi?
The word 'opposite' in Hindi is 'विपरीत' (Viparīt).